Community Development Academy 2009

Community Development Academy 2009 Website Rough Outline: Color Scheme: Foundation picture Color scheme: blue and tan (same as brochure) Main Page: Picture, quote Community Development Academy: “Empowering Community Leadership” Kansas State Research and Extension is collaborating with state and federal partners to host a workshop that will help Extension professionals provide better guidance to citizens working toward community betterment Vision: Empowered community leaders with skills, resources and process to create quality, sustainable communities in the area Purpose: To empower community leadership through increased knowledge, leadership skills, recharged spirits and inspired community action to help their communities meet the growth demands created by opportunities in Kansas On a sidebar/somewhere on the page: • Create sustainable change • Develop partnerships • Build prosperity • Create a hopeful future WHAT IS THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY? The Community Development Academy is a series of daylong workshops that give community leaders the assessment and strategic planning information necessary to plan and implement strategies to address community growth opportunities It equips local leaders with information, resources and processes to create quality sustainable communities The program consists of highly interactive work sessions for local leaders that cover a variety of community development tools and techniques to help meet the challenges, opportunities and impact that community and economic growth presents for communities ACADEMY BENEFITS The benefits of participating in the Academy include: • Effective assessment and planning that matches community needs with available community skills and accessible internal and external resources • Effective leadership that incorporates citizen participation • Effective communication in sharing a vision that citizens can embrace • More support for affordable housing and improved rural services • Effective overall organizational development • More success in obtaining state, local or federal resources and funding • The opportunity to visit with funding specialists from private, state and federal agencies • Effective anticipation of community infrastructure needs A more detailed agenda is available on the Community Teams’ or Community Coaches’ links above  quotes: “ I really appreciated the help we received in crafting a strategic plan, as well as being able to connect with the financial resources necessary to lead us in the right direction.” “The tools and resources you provided are wonderful! I use them almost every day for things I’m involved in here in the community.” ACADEMY HISTORY The State of Kansas learned in 2005 that Fort Riley would be one of the U.S military posts targeted for major expansion The communities surrounding Fort Riley knew much planning would be needed to prepare for an increase in population In an effort to educate community leaders on how to prepare for the increased demand for housing and associated growth in the towns and neighborhoods surrounding Fort Riley, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka, USDA Rural Development, and Kansas State University Research and Extension created a three-day workshop called the Community Development Academy Ten communities/counties participated in that first Academy and were represented by teams containing three t to eight people Demand for the Academy was high and because of the interactive nature of the program and limited space, several communities were turned away who had wanted to attend Community Coaches Page: Developing Community Coaches Main page: (I really like this one) : “Coaching a community isn’t always about having the answer; it can be about asking the right questions at the right time.” WHAT IS A COMMUNITY COACH? A Community Coach is a guide who supports communities and organizations in identifying and achieving their goals Community coaching is built on the understanding that community change is most effective when community members have the skills to design a planned, inclusive approach to community change Coaches will gain community planning perspectives and skills to leverage community investments for long-term community health and stability Community coaching is focused on building economically viable communities, renewing civic engagement and enhancing community decision making and governance This workshop offers information and professional development skills in a format not offered anywhere else Through a series of “train-the trainer” interactions, this workshop works with professionals in their location to accomplish several key goals: • • • To help extension coaches understand a comprehensive framework of community and community engagement processes To help extension professionals gain confidence in coaching effective local teams and providing assistance to key community decision makers, communication networks and public involvement practices To assist coaches and community members to locate important, relevant economic and demographic information, and how to access state, regional and national resources • To help coaches effectively mentor community teams in community planning and development efforts—keeping focus on community sustainability and enhancing quality of life -Workshop purpose and goals (tailored to community coaches, taken straight from page of the brochure) (Shortened bulleted form of all of this somewhere on the page) Links across side or top (in order): 1.) Who should attend? The primary audience for the 2009 Developing Community Coaches training is K-State Research and Extension professionals of all program areas from counties located in the southeastern quadrant of Kansas Additional audience members include area economic development professionals or community development practitioners interested in learning how to facilitate community groups 2.) Agenda A series of three multiple-day workshops will give participants the opportunity to develop an understanding of the role of a community coach, gain facilitation and strategic questioning skills and receive experience in coaching community groups This bold training initiative is designed in an experiential, applied learning format by having coaches work directly with volunteer community teams from their region ( Each day will run from 8- 4:30) SESSION ONE Wednesday, June 10 (COACHES ONLY) Continental Breakfast Introduction to Community Coaching The Role of the Coach Tools for Guiding Community Change Preparation for Working with Community Groups Thursday, June 11 Principles and Concepts of Community Development Understanding the Dynamics of Community Community Leadership Community Action Planning/Vision Statement Web Sites Review/Assessment Homework/Community Capital Assessment SESSION TWO Wednesday, June 17 Introductions and Evaluation Reports from Each Community Developing a Plan for Identifying Local Needs and Resources Community Development Assessment Tools & Surveys Tip Toe through the Power Grid Thursday, June 18 Disaster Relief Orientation Long-term Recovery Overview Disaster Recovery Resources Disaster exercise Homework -Community Readiness SESSION THREE Wednesday, June 24 Strategic Planning/exercise Funding Resource Fair Thursday, June 25 Funding Resource Fair This last section is for coaches ONLY: Coaching Reflections Coaching Questions and Answers Continental breakfast and lunch provided each day 3.) Registration -link to page need link to page! -specifications (I also need to know these): -forms of payment acceptable -who to make check out to if that is a form of payment -where they send it (internet or mail, specify both) -payment due date!! -registration due date $150 per coach 4.) Lodging options Apple Tree Inn 5.) Contact: Erika Imbody Kansas State University Center for Engagement and Community Development 785.532.6868 erika@k-state.edu 6.) Sponsors: This project is made possible due to the financial investments of: Center for Engagement and Community Development www.ksu.edu/cecd USDA Rural Development www.rurdev.usda.gov Federal Home Loan Bank Topeka www.fhlbtopeka.com Kansas Department of Commerce www.kansascommerce.com K-State Research and Extension www.oznet.ksu.edu Kansas Pride www.kansasprideprogram.ksu.edu American Institute of Architects www.aia.org Independence, Kansas www.independence-kansas.com Farm Credit Central Kansas www.fcskansas.com Community Teams’ website: Main page: -quotes, pictures, WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE ON A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TEAM? The Community Development Academy is a five-day workshop were motivated community teams learn community engagement and planning skills Participants will increase their knowledge and leadership skills, recharge spirits and inspire community action to help their communities embrace opportunities in Kansas Teams will apply everything learned in the academy to enhance the quality of life in their communities HOW YOU AND YOUR COMMUNITY WILL BENEFIT: By attending this academy, you will be able to: • Identify key community figures, decision-makers, communication networks and involvement practices • Locate relevant important information and learn how to access resources from state, regional and national levels • Learn how to increase community involvement • Increase knowledge and community leadership skills • Develop a community vision and assess its potential • Mentor your community and its team in planning and development efforts • Recharge your community spirit “I really appreciated the help we received in crafting a strategic plan as well as being able to connect with the financial resources necessary to lead us in the right direction.” “The tools and resources you provided are wonderful I use them almost every day for the things I’m involved in here in the community.” Links: 1.) Who should attend? Because of limited space, preference will be given to communities with teams that: • Consist of people who have an active role in housing, community or economic development efforts or who will have that role in the future • Are comprised of at least five people, with one youth representative • Have a commitment to attend all five days of academy sessions and complete any homework assigned Target audience: City council members, county commissioners, mayors, chambers of commerce, major employers, industrial development groups, 4-H, social service agencies, homebuilders, lenders, realtors, developers, churches, nonprofits, housing authorities, architects, FFA, appraisers, local media, attorneys, accountants, school district personnel, public power districts, regional planning agencies, 4-H, or youth participants from rural communities in south east Kansas 2.) Apply to be a community team member! Fill out the following appliction Space is limited so turn it in fast! -need an application due date! -When will they be notified whether or not their applications were accepted? -I also need the link to the application 3.) Agenda A series of three multiple-day workshops will give participants the opportunity to develop an understanding of the role of a community coach, gain facilitation and strategic questioning skills and receive experience in coaching community groupls This bold training initiative is designed in an experiential, applied learning format by having coaches work directly with volunteer community teams from their region ( Each day will run from 8- 4:30) SESSION ONE Wednesday, June 10 (COACHES ONLY) Continental Breakfast Introduction to Community Coaching The Role of the Coach Tools for Guiding Community Change Preparation for Working with Community Groups Thursday, June 11 Principles and Concepts of Community Development Understanding the Dynamics of Community Community Leadership Community Action Planning/Vision Statement Web Sites Review/Assessment Homework/Community Capital Assessment SESSION TWO Wednesday, June 17 Introductions and Evaluation Reports from Each Community Developing a Plan for Identifying Local Needs and Resources Community Development Assessment Tools & Surveys Tip Toe through the Power Grid Thursday, June 18 Disaster Relief Orientation Long-term Recovery Overview Disaster Recovery Resources Disaster exercise Homework -Community Readiness SESSION THREE Wednesday, June 24 Strategic Planning/exercise Funding Resource Fair Thursday, June 25 Funding Resource Fair This last section is for coaches ONLY: Coaching Reflections Coaching Questions and Answers Continental breakfast and lunch provided each day No lunch will be provided on Thursday, June 25 4.) Registration: -$150 for teams of or fewer -$125 for teams of or more! >mention this as a deal, promote it -forms of accepted payments -where to send it to (electronically or via mail) -who to make the check out to if applicable -registration due date -payment due date -can they pay separately or does it need to be on teams? 5.) Lodging (same as above) 6.) Contact (same as above) Erika Imbody Kansas State University Center for Engagement and Community Development 785.532.6868 erika@k-state.edu 7.) Sponsors: This project is made possible due to the financial investments of: Center for Engagement and Community Development www.ksu.edu/cecd USDA Rural Development www.rurdev.usda.gov Federal Home Loan Bank Topeka www.fhlbtopeka.com Kansas Department of Commerce www.kansascommerce.com K-State Research and Extension www.oznet.ksu.edu Kansas Pride www.kansasprideprogram.ksu.edu American Institute of Architects www.aia.org Independence, Kansas www.independence-kansas.com Farm Credit Central Kansas www.fcskansas.com ... www.fcskansas.com Community Teams’ website: Main page: -quotes, pictures, WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE ON A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TEAM? 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